Q11. Which of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites is located in Gujarat?
(B) Kalibangan
(C) Dholavira
(D) Rakhigarhi
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Correct Answer: (C) Dholavira.
Notes:
Dholavira is situated in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. It is one of the largest Harappan sites in India, known for its advanced water conservation system, reservoirs, and unique town planning features.
Q12. At which Indus Valley Civilization site have fire altars been discovered, indicating possible ritual practices?
(B) Kalibangan
(C) Mohenjo-daro
(D) Lothal
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Correct Answer: (B) Kalibangan.
Notes:
Kalibangan has yielded evidence of fire altars arranged in rows, suggesting ritualistic or religious practices. These findings indicate early forms of sacrificial rites, distinguishing it from other Harappan sites.
Q13. What was the main occupation of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization, as indicated by archaeological evidence?
(B) Agriculture
(C) Fishing
(D) Mining
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Correct Answer: (B) Agriculture.
Notes:
The Indus people mainly depended on agriculture. Crops like wheat and barley were widely cultivated, along with peas and cotton. Fertile floodplains of the Indus River supported farming, forming the backbone of their economy and sustaining urban centres.
Q14. Evidence of trade between the Indus Valley Civilization and Mesopotamia is primarily indicated by which of the following?
(B) Seals
(C) Pottery
(D) Weapons
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Correct Answer: (B) Seals.
Notes:
Indus seals found in Mesopotamian sites show active trade links. Mesopotamian texts refer to a region called Meluha, believed to be the Indus area, confirming commercial exchange and cultural contacts between the two civilizations.
Q15. The standardized weights used in the Indus Valley Civilization were primarily made of which material?
(B) Iron
(C) Stone
(D) Copper
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Correct Answer: (C) Stone.
Notes:
The Indus people used carefully cut cubical stone weights, often made of chert, in a standardized system. These uniform weights indicate a highly developed trade and administrative system, ensuring accuracy and consistency in commercial transactions across sites like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.
Q16. Which crop is considered to have been first cultivated by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?
(B) Wheat
(C) Cotton
(D) Sugercane
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Correct Answer: (C) Cotton.
Notes:
The Indus Valley Civilization provides the earliest evidence of cotton cultivation in the world. Cotton was used for making textiles, indicating advanced agricultural and weaving skills. Archaeological finds from sites like Mohenjo-daro confirm its early use and economic importance.
Q17. The famous ‘Pashupati Seal’ of the Indus Valley Civilization is associated with which deity?
(B) Shiva
(C) Brahma
(D) Buddha
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Correct Answer: (B) Shiva.
Notes:
The Pashupati Seal depicts a horned, seated figure surrounded by animals, interpreted by scholars as a proto-form of Shiva. This suggests early elements of Shaivism and animal symbolism in Harappan religious beliefs.
Q18. Which structure of the Indus Valley Civilization indicates the existence of surplus food production and storage?
(B) Granary
(C) Drain
(D) Well
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Correct Answer: (B) Granary.
Notes:
Large granaries discovered at sites like Harappa indicate organized storage of surplus grains. This reflects advanced agricultural practices, efficient food management, and a structured economy capable of supporting urban populations.
Q19. What type of drainage system was typically found in houses of the Indus Valley Civilization?
(B) Shared drainage
(C) Private drainage
(D) No bathrooms
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Correct Answer: (C) Private drainage.
Notes:
Houses in the Indus Valley had well-planned private drainage systems connected to covered street drains. Sites like Mohenjo-daro show bathrooms and soak pits, reflecting advanced urban planning and a high level of sanitation unmatched in many contemporary civilizations.
Q20. The Indus Valley Civilization reached its mature and most developed phase around which period?
(B) 2000 BCE
(C) 2500 BCE
(D) 3000 BCE
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Correct Answer: (C) 2500 BCE.
Notes:
The civilization flourished during its Mature Phase (c. 2600–1900 BCE), with peak urban development around 2500 BCE. Major cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro exhibited advanced planning, trade, and social organization.